Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have 5-7 years of relevant volunteer management and fundraising events coordination and management, with a proven track record of successful event planning that met or exceeded goals.
• A BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience managing a departmental or event budget is required.
• Experience with event promotion and marketing, including social media and digital marketing, is preferred.
• Experience with auction planning and execution is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral, written and presentation skills.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented while maintaining the highest regard for the big-picture mission and vision of DSHA.
• Experience developing and implementing an event fundraising strategy.
• Demonstrated success in supervising, managing and engaging volunteers. 
• Demonstrated success in budget management and cost control procedures. 
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must be proficient in computer skills with experience using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher); experience in using database software (The Raiser’s Edge), auction software (GiveSmart), and Adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign), is preferred.
• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to DSHA’s mission and values.
• An excellent listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan.
• Someone with the flexibility and creativity needed to find alternative ways to reach objectives when barriers arise; a skilled negotiator who does not drive him/herself or others into a corner.
• A team builder who is confident and capable, with strong skills in management and leadership; one who understands the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities with different work styles.
• A hard worker whose passion for our mission fosters a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of development and advancement activities.
• Able to work with diverse personalities and situations.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

The work takes place in primarily an office/school environment, however there is some travel to donor homes, public/private clubs, and golf courses/clubs, and limited exposure to outside elements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA:

DSHA practices equal employment opportunity. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that supports diversity and is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Our employment practices are not unlawfully influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

DSHA also is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. It is the policy of DSHA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, throughout all aspects of the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DSHA. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-721-7419.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals must complete the online application at www.dsha.info/careers and include resume, cover letter, three professional references, and salary expectations.
 

Visit www.dsha.info to learn more about Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.